Suspicious bag found at Lowe’s determined not to be bomb

April 16, 2025

A suspicious bag containing wires and a red flashing light found tucked behind items on a shelf at the Ludington area Lowe’s home improvement store Tuesday morning, April 15, was determined not to be an explosive device by the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad, said Mason County Sheriff Kim Cole.

“At 10:36 a.m., on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, emergency crews were called to Lowe’s in the 4400 block of West US 10 regarding a ‘suspicious bag’ that was found inside the business tucked behind items on a shelf,” stated Sheriff Cole. “It was reported the bag appeared to have wires inside and a red flashing light blinking inside.

“Management evacuated the building per policy, while Pere Marquette Fire Department, Mason County sheriff’s deputies and MSP troopers responded to the scene. Out of caution, the Michigan State Police Bomb Squad was called to inspect the bag and contents. It was determined the bag was not an explosive device, and the scene was rendered safe.”

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